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Chef Failatu’s journey of breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest continuous cooking marathon has turned to disappointment as her attempt was ultimately disqualified, leaving both the chef and his supporters stunned. Chef Failatu dived into a marathon of culinary creations, showcasing his expertise across a diverse range of cuisines and dishes from intricate desserts to savory delights, he spared …

By Stephen Kofi Bittor Culture is the key identifiable feature of every society. It’s the element that best defines the history, present and future of every society.The time has come again to appreciate ourselves as Ghanaians with our rich cultural values. This piece seeks to illuminate our origin and other natural endowments, specifically, Amedzofe in the Volta region. It’s without …

By: Agyei Joseph Kobina Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has commissioned the University of Ghana stadium for the upcoming 13th African Games. The facility is one of the two main host sites for the 13th African Games which will commence from the 8th March to 23rd March 2024. The facility would serve as an indication of sports development in Ghana …

The Graduate Unemployed Nurses and Midwives Association (GUNMA) has staged a protest in Tamale to voice their discontent over their unemployment. The group is particularly critical of the government, the Ministry of Health (MoH), and the Ministry of Finance (MoF) for failing to provide financial clearance and permanent employment to over 75,000 graduate nurses and midwives who have completed their training …

The Executive Secretary for the National Coalition for Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, Moses Foh-Amoaning, believes that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will sign the recently passed anti-LGBTQ+ Bill. On February 28, 2024, Parliament passed the bill which outlaws LGBTQ activities and criminalizes its promotion, advocacy, and funding. Individuals found guilty will face a jail term of 6 months …

The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Dame, has indicated that the GH¢10 trillion President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo announced as the judgment debt amount his government has saved the country, is wrong.  Godfred Dame took the blame for President Akufo-Addo’s misrepresentation of the figures on the amount of judgment debts saved by his government. He indicated that he deliberately gave …

The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) management has provided clarity regarding its recent decision to shut down operations in Bawku which has left residents expressing concerns over water scarcity. Stanley Martey, the communications manager for the GWL, that the decision to cut off the water supply was made due to safety concerns. Stanley Martey said the decision was a difficult one but the …

The General Manager of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), William Boateng has said Ghanaians don’t need a schedule for the ongoing power outages. He explained that, there are working around the clock for a stable power supply soon. Mr. Boateng said the current power outages are due to some technical issues with the generation company. “We are having discussions …

By: Ruth Tang Ghana is facing an economic crisis marked by inflation, currency devaluation, and rising debt levels. Despite this, the government plans to spend $48 million on operational expenses for the 13th African Games, equivalent to GHS 602 million, diverting resources from pressing socio-economic issues. Parliament initially approved a fraction of this budget, allocating GHS 100 million for Goods …

In a move that has echoed through Ghana’s environmental and conservation circles, Dr. Henry Kwabena Kokofu Esq. has bid farewell to his role as the Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) after an illustrious tenure marked by significant accomplishments and lasting impact. Dr. Kokofu, widely regarded as a visionary and passionate advocate for environmental sustainability, officially concluded his …